Campbell and Carter Mystery

The first instalment of the Campbell and Carter mysteries When the body of a young woman is discovered in the cowshed of Cricket farm, the tranquility of the British countryside is shattered. Inspector Jess Campbell is on the case, but with few leads, a grumbling partner, and the new Superintendent Ian Carter piling on the pressure, she's beginning to wonder why she chose to be a detective in the first place. The shifty land-owner Eli Smith seems to have something to hide, and as Campbell delves into the gruesome past of the dilapidated farm, the mystery deepens. A flashy Mercedes spotted fleeing the scene of the crime leads to a suspect, but when another body turns up, it looks as though Campbell's lead is nothing but a dead end…Book one in the Campbell and Carter Mysteries, Mud, Muck and Dead things will thrill fans of M C Beaton, Joy Ellis and The Midsomer Murders. Praise for Ann Granger: 'Characterization, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' The Times 'The story just gets more complex, mysterious and chilling' Good Book Guide 'For once a murder novel which displays a gentle touch and a dash of wit' Northern Echo 'A clever and lively book' Margaret York

The second murderous instalment of the Campbell and Carter MysteriesWhen old Monty discovers a dead body in his drawing room, it's up to Inspector Jess Campbell to get to the bottom of the mystery. Monty is a recluse, holed up in his crumbling manor house being generally unpleasant to everyone, even those relatives he actually likes. When his family and locals claim they've never seen the murder victim before Campbell smells a lie. With the help of Superintendent Ian Carter, she will have to dig deep into the murky past of Monty and his family, all the way to the shocking truth.Book two in the Campbell and Carter Mysteries, Rack, Ruin and Murder will be perfect for fans of T E Kinsey, Ann Cleeves and Faith Martin.Praise for Ann Granger:'Well-plotted, chilling and highly enjoyable' Good Book Guide'Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' The Times'For once a murder novel which displays a gentle touch and a dash of wit' Northern Echo

Can Campbell and Carter unlock the mystery of the Key House murder? A body is discovered inside of the smouldering ruins of Key House. The crumbling Cotswold manor has long been empty, but rumor has it that the owner, Gervase Crown, was seen lurking around just before the fire. Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter pin Gervase as a prime suspect, but was he the murderer, or the target? It seems that his sudden reappearance has stirred up animosity long thought forgotten. Bricks and Mortality is the third instalment to the Campbell and Carter Mysteries, ideal for fans of the Midsomer Murders, T E Kinsey and Faith Martin. Praise for Ann Granger: 'Entertaining and lifelike characters. And there is a satisfying and unexpected twist on the last page' Mystery People 'The characters...are drawn with a telling eye for their human foibles and frailties. Granger is bang up to date' Oxford Times' Characterization, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' The Times

The fourth murky murder in the Campbell and Carter Mysteries As Christmas approaches in the sleepy English village of Weston Saint Ambrose, the rains bring the wettest winter on record and the farmer's fields are left under several feet of water. The water washes up all manner of things, including a dead body, dredged up from its watery grave. Snagging on the jetty of Isolde Evans, the reclusive writer is shocked to recognize the victim. And she's not the only one. When Inspector Jess Campbell investigates, she recognizes the body of Courtney Higson, a local barmaid with a doting, ex-con father. Terry is set on finding his daughter's killer, and Jess must get to the bottom of this quickly, before he takes the law into his own hands...Dead in the Water is perfect for fans of T E Kinsey, Ann Cleeves and the Midsomer Murders. Praise for Ann Granger: 'Set in the familiar mode of traditional country crime novels, there is nothing old-fashioned about the characters...Granger is bang up to date' Oxford Times' Characterization, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' The Times 'Entertaining and lifelike characters...a satisfying and unexpected twist' Mystery People 'Lovely characterization and a neat plot' Yorkshire Post.

The fifth thrilling instalment of the Campbell and Carter Mysteries When the body of a man killed with a point blank shot to the head is found in Crooked Man Woods, it appears to be a suicide. But when Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter begin to investigate, it soon becomes clear that not all is as it seems. This is not a suicide; it's a murder. The victim, Carl Finch, had been causing quite a stir in the small-town community. With rising debts and complicated relationships, it looks as though the suspects are beginning to mount...Fans of the Midsomer Murders, T E Kinsey and M C Beaton will love Rooted in Evil. Praise for Ann Granger: 'Characterization, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent' The Times 'Set in the familiar more of traditional country crime stories, there is nothing old-fashioned about the characters...Granger is bang up to date' Oxford Times 'Entertaining and lifelike characters...a satisfying and unexpected twist' Mystery People 'Lovely characterization and a neat plot' Yorkshire Post.

A cold case, a guilty conscience, and four determined detectives…When children Josh and Dilys find a body in the woods on the outskirts of their small Cotswold village, they are too terrified to report it. But when, as adults, Josh discovers that his sister has kept a memento – the victim's charm bracelet – he feels compelled to share the secret. When Josh unburdens himself to retired Superintendent Alan Markby, his instincts tell him that this is linked to a missing person, a case long grown cold. The missing girl was last seen in the region currently under the jurisdiction of Superintendent Ian Carter and Inspector Jess Campbell. Joining forces, Markby and wife Meredith Mitchell come out of retirement to hunt down the killer with Campbell and Carter, a murderer who by now must be safe in the knowledge that they've got away with it…An Unfinished Murder is the sixth instalment of The Campbell and Carter Mysteries, a charming and accomplished novel perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton or Midsomer Murders.

Campbell and Carter are back, in their toughest case yet. Two years ago, Miff Ferguson chose to opt out of the rat race. Since then he's been living rough and happily so. Until now. For as the first signs of winter approach, everything in his life is uprooted. While looking for shelter, Miff stumbles across the corpse of a young woman in a dilapidated warehouse. Quickly realising he is not alone, and has been spotted, Miff becomes embroiled in a game of cat-and-mouse with a killer that forces him to abandon his life and take refuge with his aunt and uncle in the village of Weston St Ambrose. But despite his best efforts to lie low, trouble seems to follow him everywhere, and when another dead body is discovered at a local farm, it's clear Miff is not free from danger. With the clock ticking, Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter must join forces with the team of police at Bamford to piece together the puzzle before another innocent life is lost... A Matter of Murder is the seventh Cotswold village crime novel in Ann Granger's Campbell and Carter series, perfect for fans of Midsomer Murders, James Runcie and M. C. Beaton.

First in "a quirky and intriguing crime series in which the eclectic cast often comes close to stealing the show from the plotline" (The Gazette). When the body of a young woman is discovered in the cowshed of Cricket Farm, the tranquility of the British countryside is shattered. Inspector Jess Campbell is on the case, but with few leads, a grumbling partner, and the new superintendent Ian Carter piling on the pressure, she's beginning to wonder why she chose to be a detective in the first place. The shifty land-owner Eli Smith seems to have something to hide, and as Campbell delves into the gruesome past of the dilapidated farm, the mystery deepens. A flashy Mercedes spotted fleeing the scene of the crime leads to a suspect, but when another body turns up, it looks as though Campbell's lead is nothing but a dead end . . . Book one in the Campbell and Carter Mysteries, Mud, Muck and Dead Things will thrill fans of M. C. Beaton, Joy Ellis and the Midsomer Murders. Praise for the writing of Ann Granger "A well-written, well-crafted traditional British mystery by a writer with an assured grasp of her technique." -reviewingtheevidence.com "Characterization, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent." -The Times "The story just gets more complex, mysterious and chilling." -Good Book Guide "For once a murder novel which displays a gentle touch and a dash of wit." -The Northern Echo "A clever and lively book." -Margaret York

A murder mystery featuring a team of police investigators on the trail of an arsonist and killer in a small village in the English countryside. A body is discovered inside of the smoldering ruins of Key House. The crumbling Cotswold manor has long been empty, but rumor has it that the owner, Gervase Crown, was seen lurking around just before the fire. Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter pin Gervase as a prime suspect, but was he the murderer, or the target? It seems that his sudden reappearance has stirred up animosity long thought forgotten.

"Fans of Granger's earlier Mitchell and Markby series will not be disappointed with the crimes put before Campbell and Carter." -Oxford Mail When old Monty Bickerstaffe discovers a dead body in his drawing room, it's up to Inspector Jess Campbell to get to the bottom of the mystery. Monty is a recluse, holed up in his crumbling manor house being generally unpleasant to everyone, even those relatives he actually likes. When his family and locals claim they've never seen the murder victim before, Campbell smells a lie. With the help of Superintendent Ian Carter, she will have to dig deep into the murky past of Monty and his family, all the way to the shocking truth. Rack, Ruin and Murder is a pulse-pounding adventure, perfect for fans of T. E. Kinsey, Ann Cleeves and Faith Martin. Praise for the writing of Ann Granger "A well-written, well-crafted traditional British mystery by a writer with an assured grasp of her technique." -reviewingtheevidence.com "Characterization, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent." -The Times "The story just gets more complex, mysterious and chilling." -Good Book Guide "For once a murder novel which displays a gentle touch and a dash of wit." -The Northern Echo "A clever and lively book." -Margaret York

In this traditional mystery set in a small English village, detectives from two popular series team up to solve a two decades old missing persons case. Mitchell and Markby come out of retirement to crack a cold case . . . As young children, Josh Browning and his sister, Dilys, stumbled across a dead body while playing on the outskirts of their Cotswold village. Terrified by what they'd seen, neither of them told a soul. Now, twenty years later, Josh finds the dead woman's charm bracelet among his sister's possessions. Who better to tell than his trusted friend, the man he gardens for, retired Superintendent Alan Markby? As Markby listens to Josh's confession, alarm bells start to ring. The dates and details tie in with a missing person case that was never solved. Joining forces with Superintendent Ian Carter, who also investigated the original case, and Inspector Jess Campbell, from the region where the missing girl was last seen, Markby delves into the unsolved mystery. Together, they are determined to catch a clever killer who almost got away with murder . . . An Unfinished Murder is the sixth Cotswold village crime novel in Ann Granger's Campbell and Carter series. Sure to appeal to fans of Midsomer Murders and M. C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin mysteries. Praise for the writing of Ann Granger: "Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent." -The Times "Set in the familiar more of traditional country crime stories, there is nothing old-fashioned about the characters...Granger is bang up to date." -Oxford Mail "Lovely characterisation and a neat plot." -The Yorkshire Post "A polished whodunit." -Publishers Weekly

Campbell and Carter are back in their toughest case yet in the seventh Cotswold village crime novel following An Unfinished Murder. Two years ago, Miff Ferguson chose to opt out of the rat race. Since then he's been living rough and happily so. Until now. For as the first signs of winter approach, everything in his life is uprooted. While looking for shelter, Miff stumbles across the corpse of a young woman in a dilapidated warehouse. Quickly realizing he is not alone, and has been spotted, Miff becomes embroiled in a game of cat-and-mouse with a killer that forces him to abandon his life and take refuge with his aunt and uncle in the village of Weston St Ambrose. But despite his best efforts to lie low, trouble seems to follow him everywhere, and when another dead body is discovered at a local farm, it's clear Miff is not free from danger. With the clock ticking, Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter must join forces with the team of police at Bamford to piece together the puzzle before another innocent life is lost . . . Praise for the writing of Ann Granger "A well-written, well-crafted traditional British mystery by a writer with an assured grasp of her technique." -reviewingtheevidence.com "Characterization, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent." -The Times "The story just gets more complex, mysterious and chilling." -Good Book Guide "For once a murder novel which displays a gentle touch and a dash of wit." -The Northern Echo "A clever and lively book." -Margaret York

In a sleepy Cotswold village, heavy rains reveal the body of a barmaid and troubling mystery for a local police inspector. As Christmas approaches in the sleepy English village of Weston Saint Ambrose, the rains bring the wettest winter on record and the farmer's fields are submerged. The water uncovers all manner of things, however, including a dead body, dredged up from its watery grave. Reclusive writer Neil Stewart is shocked to find the victim snagged on the jetty at his house, and even more surprised when he recognizes her. And he's not the only one. When Inspector Jess Campbell investigates, she recognizes the body of Courtney Higson-a local barmaid with a doting, ex-con father, Terry. He is set on finding his daughter's killer, and Jess must get to the bottom of this quickly, before he takes the law into his own hands . . . Perfect for fans of T. E. Kinsey and Ann Cleeves. Praise for Dead in the Water "Think . . . Midsomer Murders-but without the hammy horror and unfeasibly high body count-add a cast of seductively real characters and a large helping of super sleuthing, and you have the fourth Campbell and Carter murder mystery from one of the nation's best-loved crime writers." -Blackpool Gazette

A team of police detectives investigate the murder of man with a complicated family history in the English countryside. When the body of a man killed by a point blank shot to the head is found in Crooked Man Woods, it appears to be a suicide. But when Inspector Jess Campbell and Superintendent Ian Carter begin to investigate, it soon becomes clear that not all is as it seems. The victim, Carl Finch, had been causing quite a stir in the small-town community. With rising debts and complicated relationships, the suspects are beginning to mount up . . . Fans of Midsomer Murders, T. E. Kinsey, and M. C. Beaton will love Rooted in Evil. Praise for the writing of Ann Granger: "Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent." -The Times "Set in the familiar more of traditional country crime stories, there is nothing old-fashioned about the characters . . . Granger is bang up to date." -The Oxford Times "Lovely characterisation and a neat plot." -The Yorkshire Post